Special Education Eligibility
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a student with a qualified disability be provided with special education or related services so that the student can make effective progress in the general curriculum. How is Eligibility Determined? First, someone must raise a concern about the child’s progress in the general curriculum and make a referral for a …
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The IDEA of Special Education
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitles children with disabilities to a free and appropriate public education. Gone are the days when public school systems can refuse to educate a child because of the child’s cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Now, each school district must comply with federal …
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